Rob Bocage

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - This week’s Hometown Hero remembers how he had to write home to ask his bride-to-be to wait for him while he served his country in Vietnam. And thankfully for Willie Brown Jr., she wrote back. Brown Jr. is a bit of a collector, and rightfully so, as he has amassed a lifetime of recognition for his service that began in Vietnam. An assignment that Willie thought he was free from. “I said, man, I’m not gonna go be the oddball.

DEQUINCY, La. (KPLC) - This week’s Hometown hero is celebrating his 100th birthday next month. Most people celebrate their 100th birthday by taking it easy and having friends and family tend to their everyday needs. But Ray Hyatt sees a rainy afternoon as a good opportunity to hit the road to run his errands in preparation for his special milestone.

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - In honor of Memorial Day, KPLC will be streaming a special presentation of Hometown Heroes tonight at 7 p.m. “We Remember” will revisit the stories of the brave men and women who gave their all for their country. You can tune in here on our website, app, on Roku, Apple TV, Firestick, or wherever you stream our broadcast.